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* Permanent Full Time | Starting salary of $149,387 + Plus 16.5% super
* We are open to multiple locations: Sydney, Silverwater and Newcastle
* A Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) in support of work life balance
About Ausgrid – we're wired for good
We're the largest distributer of electricityon Australia's east coast, which means over twomillion homes and businesses rely on our good work. We're here at the heart of the energy transition, and we're driven by a powerful purpose to make electricity accessible for all.
It's an exciting new chapter for our companywith each day bringing a renewed energy to how we deliver, store and use electricity. As we continue to grow, we're in search of exceptional talent to help us achieve our goals.
Everyone's job is important here. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We're committed to fostering a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace, and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
See yourself working here
Join our dynamic Control & Protection Engineering team, where you'll support key programs, deliver industry ‐ leading analysis and initiatives, and help drive the transition to a sustainable, net ‐ zero future.
In this exciting role, you'll combine advanced modelling, innovative thinking and technical expertise to shape the future of our network.
Working alongside a team of experienced engineers, you'll deliver engineering and technical activities that optimise the performance and reliability of Ausgrid's network, while helping design safe, reliable, sustainable and affordable solutions for our customers.
Responsibilities
* Undertake design and design review of protection and control schemes within Zone and Sub-transmission Substations.
* Using protection software undertake studies to determine protection settings for devices on the distribution and transmission network.
* Produce protection and SCADA device settings and configuration files.
* Assist field technicians in commissioning new protection and SCADA schemes.
* Undertake engineering studies, investigations, risk assessment, reporting and /or analysis to plan, specify, design and / or manage the network through the asset lifecycle.
* Prepare, present and / or review relevant documentation such as project / program scopes, risk assessments, processes, reports, and critical papers.
* Undertake engineering or technical activities to support and optimise the performance and reliability of the organisation's network.
What you bring to the role
Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude, and alignment to our core values.
To be successful, you will have the following skills & experience:
* Engineering Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent) giving entitlement to full membership of Engineers Australia.
* Sound knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and procedures such as safe working practices, network standards and codes of practice.
* Demonstrated experience in undertaking or managing multiple tasks and / or projects and prioritising activities.
* Demonstrated experience working within a team environment to effectively deliver projects or work activities within appropriate time frames and costs.
* Demonstrated experience liaising with a variety of stakeholders, including the resolution of complex complaints/issues and implementation of solutions.
* Experience in studies, investigations, reporting, analysis and / or risk assessment relevant to the electrical network.
* Advanced computer skills with experience in using short circuit protection software such as ASPEN or CAPE.
* Experience in the development and application of protection schemes and settings within a distribution and transmission network.
* Demonstrated experience in using IED setting software, including configuring and setting of protection relays, SCADA systems and IEDs.
* Demonstrated experience in designing protection and control schemes within Zone and Sub-transmission Substations.
Life at Ausgrid
At Ausgrid, we go beyond just a competitive salary to offer an exciting range of benefits. From salary sacrificing electric vehicles and novated leasing, to discounted corporate health insurance and access to Fitness Passport, our benefits support your work here, and your life out there.
Celebrate success every day with our employee recognition program to bring out each other's best. Looking to grow professionally? We've got you covered with study assistance, secondments, training and mentors, whose advice you'll keep wherever you go.
We're proud to offer gender-neutral parental leave to balance work when growing your family. And if you're caring for elderly parents, our aged care support services offer expert guidance to help you access care for your loved ones. At Ausgrid, it's all about supporting you in every aspect of life.
If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent Team recruitment@ausgrid.com.au.
Application close date: 6 May 2026 (please note, this date is subject to early closure)
Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply.
By applying, you may be considered for a Talent Pool to support future opportunities over the next 12 months.
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